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by The ListenerStarring Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, Everybody Knows is a gripping new thriller about the fissures and fault lines that can tear a family apart.
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After the fall
In a world all a-twitter, small infractions attract hysterical reactions, and abject confession has become the only currency with which redemption can be bought. by Paul Thomas
Inside story
In the lead-up to the official inquiry into the treatment of children in state care, David Cohen gives a first-hand account of life at Epuni Boys’ Home.
Labour’s love lost
A lifelong observer and sometime practitioner of politics, historian and author Michael Bassett has some pointed things to say about the new Government. by Clare de Lore
Health The days when an “anaesthetist” would put us under before an operation could be about to end. by Ruth Nichol
Nutrition In winter, we need to seek enough sun to maintain vitamin D production. by Jennifer Bowden
Food One of London’s celebrated Hemsley sisters comes to the aid of the time-poor home cook. by Lauraine Jacobs
Wine Nelson and Canterbury may produce less than Marlborough, but the quality is right up there. by Michael Cooper
Technology Tough new European data privacy rules should have benefits here. by Peter Griffin
Psychology In toilet-training toddlers, the range of “normal” is very wide. by Marc Wilson
Sport What’s behind Lydia Ko’s form slump? by Paul Thomas
Facial recognition
A new orchestral and choral work is inspired by the pioneering face reconstruction efforts of wartime plastic surgeon Sir Harold Gillies. by Elizabeth Kerr
Books New Anzac histories and war-themed titles for younger readers.
Music Kimbra
Film Sweet Country, A Quiet Place, Walking Out
Editorial
Letters Plus Caption Competition, Quips & Quotes, Life in NZ and 10 Quick Questions
Bulletin from Abroad Anna Fifield in Tokyo
Back to Black Joanne Black
Life Bill Ralston
Politics Jane Clifton
The Good Life Michele Hewitson
Diversions & Puzzles
Wordsworth Gabe Atkinson
Television Fiona Rae
TV Films Fiona Rae
TV Review Diana Wichtel
Radio Fiona Rae
TV programmes
Radio programmes